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Endonium
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I got warned for making a reference to soviet history and because a moderator didn't understand my historical analogy (self interpretation for the win).
But it's ok for the game to make reference to Nazi historical events ? And don't tell me it's a coincidence. Might as well make an event called Crystal Night too, that would be fitting...
I don't think that's very sensitive...
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Endonium
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12-14-2010 15:29 |
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NouveauNosferatu
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And according to that result:
"The phrase "Night of the Long Knives" in the German language predates the massacre itself, and it also refers generally to acts of vengeance. "
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12-14-2010 15:45 |
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I doubt the devs knew the historical background ... but rename the event please.
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I thought everyone knew what the night of the long knives was?
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Endonium
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Originally posted by OTNC
I thought everyone knew what the night of the long knives was? |
Not everyone listens in school apparently
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12-14-2010 19:34 |
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Or more people are choosing photography, media studies & other 'real' subjects.
Anyone can watch a film or take a photo...
[Sorry, ignore my rants]
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12-14-2010 19:56 |
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FlashAOD
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See I took History and cannot remember this event o.O
But hearing Nazis and Nouve saying massacre, with the topic name I can add 2 and 2.
But I'm sure I wasnt taught that in my History class
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12-14-2010 21:21 |
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Lysandra
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I never paid attention in history (just didn't interest me), so I personally didn't know about the event behind the name.
Anyway, maybe the devs fully knew what the name meant and are using it as a irony thing (as LucifersAngel said).
I don't think they intended to offend any one in anyway. Besides, it if was really that offensive (as a whole), I'm sure the Polish Realm would have said something by now. I'm not saying it's not offensive, but if you do want it changed you may have to PM szj directly.
Right now this thread just looks like you're questioning the purpose of the event or the event itself, not the name. It doesn't look like a complaint, so the thread might not ever be seen.
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12-15-2010 17:03 |
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Apollo
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Originally posted by Lysandra
I don't think they intended to offend any one in anyway. Besides, it if was really that offensive (as a whole), I'm sure the Polish Realm would have said something by now. |
Maybe it means something else in polish? And it's just a coincidence that it gets translated to mean that in english?
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Evangelion
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Technically the warning wasn't for the historical analogy but for grouping polish community by a few individuals' actions.
And the event Night of Long Knives is just an event. It's something that happened in the past, it's not directed at anyone.
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12-15-2010 21:05 |
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Endonium
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Anyway, the air has been cleared
Let's move along and close this topic now
Yep, closed
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